United Methodism in America: A Compact History

by John G. McEllhenney, Kenneth E. Rowe, Charles Yrigoyen, et al.

Book Overview

This convenient volume offers a panoramic view of the forces and personalities that shaped The United Methodist Church in the United States. Three noted United Methodist historians provide laypersons with a brief history of The United Methodist Church. They skillfully trace the church's origins, beginning with a look at the renewal movement that led to the early denominations within Wesleyanism. They continue through the Second Great Awakening, the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0687431700
• ISBN13: 9780687431700
• Release Date: April 1992
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Good general guide

this is a useful and concise history of the methodist church in america. covers all major topics in enough detail to be meaningful and yet brief enough to be a quick read. great if you don't have a lot of time, or even if you do.